Alfred Bertram

Alfred F. Bertram passed away, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the age of 99. Born April 3, 1913, in Fowler, Michigan. He was the son of Arnold and Theresa (Fink) Bertram. He was a farmer until retirement at the age of 80. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid golfer. Alfred married Mary Werner on August 12, 1936 and she preceded him in death in November of 1937. Alfred married Mary Burns on August 24, 1939 and she preceded him in death on April 27, 1996.

He is survived by six sons, Dennis (Shirley) Bertram of Defiance, OH, William Bertram of Lansing, Charles (Diane) Bertram of Westphalia, Jerry (Barb) Bertram of Fowler, Mike (Dorothy) Bertram of Fowler, Ken (Sue) Bertram of St. Johns, four daughters, Maureen (Al) Arens of Westphalia, Betty (Gary) Brown of St. Johns, Ginny (Mike) Nobach of St. Johns, Alicia Sirrianni of Indian Wells, CA, 28 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Mary (Werner) Bertram, second wife, Mary (Burns) Bertram, great granddaughter, Melissa Pasterz, two sisters, Mabel Spitzley, and Rita Bertram, as well as one grandson, Bradley Bertram.

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Johns, with Fr. Michael Williams presiding. Burial will follow at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Friday with the Rosary being prayed at 4 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 8 p.m. at the Osgood Funeral Home in St. Johns.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.